Cochise Terrace RV Resort is a relatively new RV resort
in southern Arizona. There are many types of entrepreneurs in the RV industry including
those in the resort and campground industry, each with visions for a new or better way to
do things. The Bales are not different. Read the story of this startup and meet the owners
Art and Pat Bale. Learn about the Bales' commitment to our customers once they have bought
an RV and see what the challenges are in this type of business.

Co-founder of SMC Corp. Curt Lawler has been actively
involved in the company since it's startup in 1987. Recently he took over the reigns of
SMC as CEO as his partner and friend Mat Perlot steps aside to retirement. Read about
Lawler's fascinating life and learn about his management style that will be dramatically
different from the flamboyant Perlot.

Tire safety has gotten a lot of attention in recent
months with the revelation that Firestone tires may have contributed to untold accidents
in SUVs. Part of the problem was and is proper tire pressure. It's no surprise to SmarTire
that monitoring tire pressure in RVs is just as important. SmarTire has developed a system
to help RVers keep better track of this important information. Read how this product
earned its reputation on the race circuit and now is available for RVers both as an OEM
product as well as the aftermarket.

Over the past several years Bob Zagami has made many
suggestions and come up with lots of ideas for creatively selling RVs. This month Zagami
takes a look at opportunities that face all segments of the industry - manufacturers,
dealers and resort hosts. Learn how Zagami feels that this trio working together can not
only improve the RVers experience, but also build a more lasting relationship with that
customer.

Mat Perlot has become a household word, the RV industry
household, that is, in the 14 years since he co-founder SMC Corp. He surprised the
industry last month announcing his retirement for the day-to-day activities of operating
the company because of health concerns. Read what RV News thinks about Perlot and the
impact he has had on the industry.